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University of Pennsylvania · 4 months ago

Research Associate in Neuroscience

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The University of Pennsylvania is seeking candidates for a Research Associate position in the Department of Neuroscience at the Perelman School of Medicine. The role involves conducting research on peripheral sensory neuron biology and evaluating the effects of helminth parasitic formulations, while providing opportunities for leadership and mentorship training.

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Responsibilities

Working independently and as part of collaborative research groups studying the effects of helminth parasitic formulations on calcium influx, neuropeptide release, and behavior induced by specific subsets of itch-inducing neurons

Evaluate the in vivo transcriptional effects induced by itch-transmitting neurons on sort-purified keratinocytes

Develop independence in research through leadership and mentorship training as well as grant and peer-reviewed manuscript preparation

Qualification

Peripheral sensory neuron biologySkin immunity evaluationHelminth parasitologyEquivalent degreeResearch independenceLeadership trainingGrant preparationManuscript preparation